A labyrinth made of spreadsheets and policy papers, with tiny citizens lost inside

Power without accountability: Europe’s silent crisis

Europe does not lack power. It lacks responsibility. From national governments to supranational institutions, boardrooms to bureaucracies, decisions are made daily that affect millions. And yet, ask the average citizen who actually decided to privatise their rail service, greenlight a mega-merger, or rubber-stamp a con…

July 3, 2025 · 5 min